Introduction
In as much as we like to travel the most important thing we look for is safety when you are in a new city. The kind of city that may be easy to think of is Nice, a chic sea side town in France that belongs to the Côte d’Azur. In this first-timers guide let us discuss what you need to know when it comes to the safety of Nice at night so you would have an amazing time without having to worry.
The formation of the safety situation in Nice
Like any other city, safety issues are not wanting in Nice, however, with the right information, Nice is safe to exploration during the night. What one should know about safety for every city is unique, it is always advisable to be conscious of your environment as much as possible.
The Areas It Is Safe to Visit During Nighttime
1. Old Town (Vieux Nice) – Nice’s Old Town is a very safe place to wander around during the evening due to the high levels of activity on the narrow streets and a range of bars and restaurants to sit and dine at. Alone, it is always good to avoid walking in dark areas but prefer to walk in bright regions.
2. Promenade des Anglais – This is a paved pedestrian walkway that runs along the coast and has some great sites as well as well patrolled. The promenade is pretty much what it is; however, one should be careful to prevent pickpocketing during a crowded event or festival.
3. Le Port – Being a beautiful harbour city, Le Port is also among those places where tourists are quite safe during the night. It provides numerous opportunities to eat out and a nice area to take a nice walk in the evening.
Precautions to Take
1. Keep your Wits – Always try to be aware of your surroundings and be conscious of your belongings. Do not wear jewelry or carry items such as an iPod that will draw attention for safety reasons.
2. Engage safe Transport – when moving in the dark, try to use lit agreed taxis or transports such as Uber’s or other transports that are easily found in Nice. It is also safer to pre-book a good taxi service, for purposes of transport.
- Do not wander around at night after dark – Stay only in areas which are well illuminated and populated at night and any other time avoid areas which are not well lit or not crowded.
4. Traveling in Groups – As is often said, there is strength in numbers; and therefore, avoid traveling alone especially if you’re unknown with the city; prefer to travel with company or join a recognized tour group.
5. Hear Your Inner Voice – Sometimes your intuition will tell you to slow down or get out of a situation and avoid it altogether.
Emergency Contacts
;Travelers could also know some contacts that should be easily accessible in case of an emergency. Here are some important numbers to keep in mind while in Nice:
Emergency Service
Phone Number
Police
17
Ambulance / Medical Emergency
15
Fire Brigade
18
In Conclusion
Like any other city, nice too has its own safety issues. Hence if you are aware of where you are, frequent areas that are busy and take precautions you can be safe at night within the city. Do not forget to rely on your intuition and make sure you have contacts of who to call in case of an emergency. Focusing on these tips, you will spend one or several days in the wonderful city of Nice without any troubles, both in the day and at night!
